Summer Reads for Kids from Zonderkidz

Summer break is in full swing in our neck of the woods. The kids still have about five weeks off before they head back to school. During the summer it’s hard to keep the kids focused on school and learning. To help combat the summer drain of information from the kid’s memory bank, we’ve been encouraging them to do is to read. Reading helps them to stay in practice with studying and learning even though they aren’t aware that’s what’s happening.

Disclosure: I’m a member of the Z Blog Squad Team for Zonderkidz. Items listed in this post were provided to me for review. Any opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced.

In late spring, I shared some great books from Zonderkidz that were perfect for kids, and now I’m back with some more amazing books touching on various subjects for the kids. You can add a number of these to your kids summer reading list.

The Wonder That is You

A heartwarming book that beautifully captures the universal love and joy parents feel as they celebrate the arrival of their new child. A perfect gift for baby showers, baptisms, adoptions, birthdays, or any time you want to tell your little one how much they are loved.

Something special happens when a child is in your arms as you read them this book. Something you and your little one will never, ever forget.

It felt as if the world stood still 
The day my dream came true, 
And all creation paused to see 
The wonder that is you. 

Wonder That Is You is:

• Not only a perfect gift for new babies, but also a precious story to read aloud with big brothers and sisters in anticipation of the new arrival
• A heartwarming way to tell your children or grandchildren of any age how special they are and how much that are loved
• A soothing bedtime book that will have your little ones falling fast asleep in your loving arms

This book was supposed to be released this summer. I know it’s weird to start my list with a book that’s not on the market but I do want to mention it so it’s on your radar for when it’s available for purchase. This book is great for new parents or as a gift for reading with your own child. It’s a heartwarming story about a new life. I loved it. I even read it with all my kids so they know just how special they are to me and how excited I was when each of them was added to our family.

The Beginner’s Bible First 100 Bible Words

The Beginner’s Bible® has been a favorite with young children and their parents since its release in 1989 with over 25 million products sold.

The Beginner’s Bible First 100 Bible Words is the perfect way to introduce little ones to their first words from the Bible. This bright board book with vibrant colors and child-friendly illustrations offers emerging readers an opportunity to learn words and concepts from beloved stories from the Bible. This sturdy board book is perfect for little hands and contains engaging 3-D art with plenty of details to hold a young child’s attention.

The Beginner’s Bible First 100 Bible Words is a perfect gateway into religion for young children. It’s a great way to help increase their word bank for them to learn more words. There are photos on the page with each word and it lets you the parent know at the top of the page what story the words are connected to in the bible. It’s a great way to add a little learning in summer while helping your child grow.

Seek and Explore Devotions for Kids

The Seek and Explore Book of Devotions is a full-color, interactive journey through every book of the Bible—365 days (plus one for leap day!) of reading and hands-on activities, like journaling, crosswords, word searches, puzzles, and more. During each week, your child will learn about one or two books of the Bible in short, easy-to-handle activities. Whether reading, writing, drawing, crafting, moving, or going out into the world, kids will learn about the Bible, God, and themselves. By the end of this interactive journey, your child will have a better understanding of the Bible as the story of God’s people and his love for them. Perfect for a child to use on his own, as a family, in a classroom, or even in a Sunday school setting, this devotional is unique and engaging for ages 6–10.

I like this devotional because each week it gives the user prompts. Each week it challenges them to Read About It, Think About It, Write About It, Pray About It, and Do Something About it. I like that it allows them to take a deep dive into whatever they are learning. I really like the action portions of this devotional. It’s not just about your child learning and exploring the bible, but also about them praying, writing, and doing something about what they have learned.

Brick Builders Illustrated Bible

The Brick Builder’s Illustrated Bible uses the popularity of brick-building pieces to engage children with the Word of God. With bold, colorful illustrations by Antony Evans and child-friendly text, over 35 beloved stories from the Old and New Testaments come to life. Readers will travel from Genesis to Revelation as they read stories like Creation, Noah’s Ark, David and Goliath, the Birth of Jesus, and Jesus Walks on Water. And each story contains a “Building Block” takeaway for kids to help them apply the biblical principle to their own lives. What better way to bring the family together than with theBrick Builder’s Illustrated Bible, perfect for readers of all ages.

If you have a Lego fan in your home this is. the perfect children’s bible to. get them started in learning about their faith. It has 35 bible stories for kids to enjoy and learn more about God, religion, and faith. All the illustrations in the book are made of Lego type of characters. It’s a really cool children’s bible and I think it would be enjoyed by any Lego fan.

Bold & Blessed

In her first-ever book, Trinitee Stokes—best known as Judy Cooper from Disney Channel’s K.C. Undercover—features Trinitee’s answers to real fans about friends, faith, and fame, empowering girls and boys to embrace that their big dreams are valuable, worth chasing, and within reach!

Trinitee Stokes is an actress, singer, inspirational speaker, and fashion designer who knows how hard it can be to not back down in the face of peer pressure, choose friends who will have your back and treat you right and discover your own unique talents … all while following your dreams!

Since she began entertaining at the age of 3, Trinitee has faced her share of pressure and obstacles on the stage of life and in the world of social media, handling each of them with courage and charm. In these pages, she’ll help you do the same on your journey to stay true to yourself and stand out from the crowd.

My daughter is a huge fan of K.C. Undercover so when I saw this book, I figured it was a great opportunity for her to learn about Trinity one of the actresses from the show. I like introducing my girl to powerful role models they can look up to and I feel comfortable knowing she’s a positive influence on my daughter. If you’re looking for a different read for your young girl then this is the book for her.